Bai Ling

Known for her creativity and inventiveness, Bai Ling has certainly become a world-renowned film and TV actress, exhibiting versatility with several riveting performances.

Early Accomplishments

Even as a little child, she participated in her elementary school plays before spending 3 years in the Chinese PLA when she was 14, joining the entertainment troupe for the soldiers in Tibet.

She became a professional at 16, starring as a man in the play, Yuequin and Little Tiger. In 1984, debuted in film The Beach.

Best Known For

She won 4 awards for her supporting role in 2004 film, Dumplings and 3 awards for her breakthrough role in 1997’s Red Corner.

Her other memorable film credits include To Pimp a Butterfly in 2017, Crank: High Voltage in 2009, Southland Tales in 2007 and Taxi 3 in 2003.

Sexual Orientation

Bai’s bisexuality is not news but all of her known relationships have been with men such as, Chris Isaak, Bill Maher, Lionel Richie and Damon Elliott who broke up with her a few days before 2008 Valentine’s Day. 

She has also had flings with Nick Carter, Thomas Jane and Mickey Rourke.

Family

She is the middle child and second daughter of Bai Yuxiang and Chen Binbin with Bai Jie as her sister and Bai Chen as her brother. 

She also has a stepfather named Xu Chi.

Religion

Bai has not revealed any religious beliefs of hers. The only thing vaguely resembling spirituality is her belief that she comes from the moon.

Worth To Know

Her 2011 appearance on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew was for alcohol addiction.

She was arrested for shoplifting on 2008 Valentine at LAX. She claimed to have been dealing with heartbreak. 

In English, her name means “white spirit”.